A blog by Celia Jolley, a daily devotion with scripture of the day applied to a woman's life, with quotes, poetry, and stories about savoring the beauty of life, family, and how to worship the Lord. Occasional original short stories sneak in now and then, just for fun fiction.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Coincidence? I am not superstitious or believe in being jinxed, yet, I dread telling you in case it happens to you too. My daughter told me of a frustrating hour + she spent digging thin broken glass shards out of her disposal along with sand and gravel from the spill. Of course the very next day I did the same thing, "minus the sand and gravel thankfully. I can't remember when I broke a glass that fell down the disposal. I wasn't even standing by the sink, but one thing fell against another until like the last domino, it fell in the porcelain sink and shattered glass everywhere. It was like her event was chain-linked to my catastrophe. I only got a little bloody.

Have you ever noticed that the enemy of your soul is not very creative? He will try tying one of life's little foxes of frustration to another in order cover more ground. "That happened to me too," moments abound. Whether it is lost keys, flat tires, or broken washers, they often do not happen independently of another's woe. Or am I the only one who notices these little vexations run in families? Little foxes spoil the vines. We have to be on guard for the littles that try to rob of us our fruit.

"Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards,

our vineyards that are in bloom."

Song of Solomon 2:15

...my own vineyard I have neglected."

Song of Solomon 1:6

Foxes are cute. But they are cuter when they are not spoiling my garden.

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Susannah Wesley

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Celia Jolley, un petit bon mot pour vous

Welcome to my blog! We raised three children then fost-adopted three more, one of whom is still at home. I'm a grandmother of nineteen, have 37 years experience as a pastor's wife, married to my man over 44 years. I've authored a book and have my other books as e-books on amazon kindle. I was an art major at Point Loma College and still like to dabble, read, write, travel, and delve into ancestry.com. Of course, I enjoy my family, our springer spaniel Maggie, and am learning to cook gluten free. I'd love to hear from you.
"Fill your paper with the breathing of your heart." Wordsworth
"I am content to fill a little space if God be glorified." Susannah Wesley
"To live content with small means...
To seek elegance rather than luxury,
And refinement rather than fashion...
To be worthy, not respectable,
and wealthy, not rich...
To study hard, think quietly,
talk gently, act frankly...
To listen to stars and birds,
to babes and sages, with open heart...
To bear all cheerfully, do all bravely,
await occasions, hurry never...
In a word, to let the spiritual,
unbidden and unconscious,
grow up through the common...
...this is my symphony."
William Henry Channing

LONGHUNTERS AMONG THE CHEROKEE Joseph had not intended for his cabin to be so near the over-mountain trail. Yet, now it woun...

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Once Upon a Pink Moon

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As Good as Engaged

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Nest

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Winter Wren

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The Lass from Glenwellan

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This is where you can access my author's page and ebooks available on Amazon Kindle:
"At the Divide," is a Christian romance set in Lake City, Colorado in the 1870's written from my love for the beauty and history of the area. To see beautiful pictures of this area, go to Michael Underwood Photography.
"The Lass from Glenwellan," is a Christian romance set in the late 1700's in England where fairy tales, celtic lullabies intertwine with John Wesley, Whitfield, and the Anglicans, as well as a girl rescued from the sex trade with Lords and Ladies of the Manor.
"Winter Wren," is a contemporary novella dealing with the grief of abortion as a young woman goes on a Christmas holiday with her college roommate.
"Nest," is a more serious work of historical fiction weaving Cherokee history with that of early Tennessee and the twist of those known as Welsh Indians. It is a path back through the tragedy of Native American history with redemption as a young woman is caught between worlds trying to find true love.
"As Good As Engaged" is a fun short story of a Texas campmeeting romance set in the late 1870's. What would you do if you were raised to think that a kiss was as good as engaged when a wild cowboy steals one?
"Once Upon a Blue Moon, A Fairy Tale" is an original children's short chapter book that the grandchildren have enjoyed.

"Oh, Susannah" is named for Susannah Wesley, mother of John and Charles Wesley who lived in the 1700's but who is an inspiration for Christian women today. We will include writings of her life, spiritual inspiration, quotes from poetic thinkers, photography, art, crafts, recipes, insights for mothers and marriage, and church life ideas. We hope to illustrate how the beauty of holiness can be infused into everyday life, whereas "The absence of beauty hardens the heart." (Kate Morton)

Susannah Wesley

Susannah Wesley was born in 1670 in a time of great turmoil of religion. Her father was a non-conformist leader of the Dissenters from the Church of England when one could be expelled from their parish, not allowed to teach or tutor, be fined and jailed. However, at age 13, Susannah chose the Church of England. At age 19 she married Samuel Wesley then bore 17 children including John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist and holiness churches, and his brother Charles, a prolific hymn writer. She home schooled her surviving children, even preached in her kitchen to over a hundred, more than attended her husband's services. When she refused to pray for the king, her husband declared he could not abide under the same roof, and thus began a year's separation while he left on "official church business," until the king died and it became a moot point. Her children knew not to bother mother while she sat daily in her kitchen with her apron over her face having her devotions. Somehow, Susannah carved out an hour each week to spend individually with each of her many children. Later we will give her list of child raising principles. Thus a woman who bore 17 children, endured great poverty and tragedies, left such a legacy and influence on those whose creed we share with her deep thoughts and life. Oh, Susannah!